Brentwood football coach Mark Pemberton talks to his team at football practice, in Brentwood, Tenn. August 2, 2012. Samuel M. Simpkins/The Tennessean

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Maurice Patton
| The Tennessean

After leading Brentwood to an 11-2 finish and a berth in the Class 6A quarterfinals last fall, Pemberton has accepted the Rhea County head coaching position.

"Mark did a great job this year," Brentwood principal Kevin Keidel said of Pemberton, who replaced Ron Crawford. "We're very pleased with the season we had. We understand his need to take care of his family and be closer to home. We understand that desire and we wish him the absolute best of luck. ...